Dak̇ota Iapi Akiċiyapi
SMSC Dakota Language Bowl
April 24, 2026
9am–6pm
Hoċokata Ṫi, Shakopee MN
Gather a team and showcase your Dak̇ota language knowledge during an exciting day of competition at the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community. All are welcome to participate and attend.
Study Guides
- Young Beginner (Grades 8 and Younger)
- Youth Beginner (Grades 9-12)
- Youth Intermediate
- Adult Beginner
- Adult Intermediate
- Adult Advance
Registration
Teams that sign up by April 10 are guaranteed to receive a FREE T-shirt. Same-day registration also accepted.
Register Now!
Accommodations
Discounted rates available at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel. Reservation must be made from April 1 to April 8, 2026, to receive the discount.
Reserve Now.
Other accommodations also available nearby.
Questions?
Contact the SMSC Dak̇ota Iapi Ṫípi at iapi@shakopeedakota.org or 952.233.9164.
Rules
Three people per team. Youth teams must have an adult advisor, teacher, or coach.
Awards
- Youth Beginner
Prizes awarded for two subdivisions: Grades 8 and Younger; Grades 9-12- 1st Place – Nintendo Switch 2 + Trophy + Medals
- 2nd Place – $300 in Gift Cards + Medals
- 3rd Place – $150 in Gift Cards + Medals
- 4th Place – $75 in Gift Cards + Medals
- 5th Place – Medals
- 6th Place – Medals
- 7th Place – Medals
- 8th Place – Medals
- Youth Intermediate
- 1st Place – Apple iPads* + Trophy + Medals
- 2nd Place – $600 in Gift Cards + Medals
- 3rd Place – $300 in Gift Cards + Medals
- 4th Place – $150 in Gift Cards + Medals
- 5th Place – Medals
- 6th Place – Medals
- 7th Place – Medals
- 8th Place – Medals
- Adult Beginner
- 1st Place – $900 + Jackets + Trophy + Medals
- 2nd Place – $600 + Medals
- 3rd Place – $300 + Medals
- 4th Place – $150 + Medals
- 5th Place – Medals
- 6th Place – Medals
- 7th Place – Medals
- 8th Place – Medals
- Adult Intermediate
- 1st Place – $900 + Jackets + Trophy + Medals
- 2nd Place – $600 + Medals
- 3rd Place – $300 + Medals
- 4th Place – $150 + Medals
- 5th Place – Medals
- 6th Place – Medals
- 7th Place – Medals
- 8th Place – Medals
- Adult Advanced
- 1st Place – $1200 + Jackets + Trophy + Medals
- 2nd Place – $900 + Medals
- 3rd Place – $600 + Medals
- 4th Place – $300 + Medals
- 5th Place – Medals
- 6th Place – Medals
- 7th Place – Medals
- 8th Place – Medals
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